Events
CAF postpones Afcon to early 2024, finalises African Super League plans
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has delayed next year’s Africa Cup of Nations until January and February 2024 because of concerns about the rainy season in Ivory Coast.
Host City Americas explores amazing opportunities for humanity
Host City Americas took place online on 29th June under the tagline Where Events Meet Tech – and it quickly became clear that events are keen to take control of the opportunities presented by technology.
LIV Golf accelerates growth plans for 2023 season
The Saudi-backed LIV Golf breakaway tour is reportedly accelerating its growth plans by transitioning from the current eight-event "Invitational Series" to a 14-tournament "LIV Golf League" in 2023
Simone Asia Pacific Cup in Jakarta added to Ladies Asian Tour golf series
A new Asian women's golf tournament, the Simone Asia Pacific Cup, will debut in Jakarta this August, part of the fledgling Ladies Asian Tour Series
Covid halts CJ Cup’s return to South Korea
The CJ Cup will be held in the US for the third successive year as Covid-19 restrictions in South Korea continue to halt the golf tournament’s return to its homeland, the organisers of the event have a…
Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena to host NBA preseason game
Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena, which is primarily the home of the National Hockey League's Seattle Kraken, will stage a National Basketball Association preseason game between the Los Angeles Clippers…
Abu Dhabi lands Blast Premier World Final hosting deal
Esports entertainment company Blast has announced that its Blast Premier World Final will head to Abu Dhabi for the first time in December, as part of a three-year deal struck with Abu Dhabi Gaming
Hyderabad, São Paulo enter record calendar for Formula E
Formula E has revealed plans for a record 18-race 2022-23 calendar, with new events confirmed for India and Brazil as the electric car-racing series prepares to usher in its Gen3 era
Premier Padel appoints Octagon to market Madrid event
Premier Padel, the new global padel tour run by the International Padel Federation (FIP) and backed by players body the Professional Padel Association (PPA) and Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), has appointed…
A-League Women to expand and extend
Australian Professional Leagues (APL), the organisation that manages the country’s elite football leagues, has announced plans to expand and extend the A-League Women competition over the next two years.
BCCI ‘assured’ of international window extension for IPL
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expects the International Cricket Council (ICC) to grant the Indian Premier League (IPL) a longer window of international exclusivity, according to BCCI…
Daytona International Speedway looks to create new July 4 tradition with Daytona Soccer Fest
Soccer and entertainment festival helps monetize iconic motorsport facility and enables NWSL club Orlando Pride to expand its regional reach. Bob Williams reports.
Indonesian government approves 2023 Asian Cup bid
The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) is to meet with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to discuss bidding for the hosting rights to the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, the country’s sports minister has a…
Singapore to host Tour de France Criterium event
Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO), the organiser of the Tour de France road cycling race, has announced plans to stage a Tour de France Criterium event in Singapore from October 29 to 30
AFC extends deadline for expressions of interest in 2023 Asian Cup hosting rights
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has extended the deadline to submit expressions of interest for the hosting rights to the 2023 AFC Asian Cup until July 15 as it seeks a new host for the pan-regional…
Japanese Olympics rights-holder TBS helps deliver UIPM’s obstacle discipline test event
The International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) has engaged Japanese commercial broadcaster TBS to aid the delivery of a test event for its proposed new fifth discipline, obstacle
China revises sports legislation, warns of countermeasures when it is ‘undermined’ at sports events
China’s legislative assembly has approved a revision to the country’s sports law that allows for countermeasures against countries, regions or organisations that "undermine" China at sports events.
Angel City FC to face Mexican women’s national team in annual Copa Angelina
National Women's Soccer League expansion club Angel City FC will face the Mexican women's national team in a new annual event called the Copa Angelina